would you have a mini?
27-09-2006, 10:36 AM
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Mine had a fair bit of money spent on it, mostly performance and handling related, and it went like a gokart.
It handled incredibly, but was a touch noisy for normal driving (due to the fact comforts included two bucket seats, a steering wheel, gear lever and pedals, along with a roll cage)
There were no carpets, no sound proofing.
Was only a 1275cc, and if you have a few pennies to play with, get yourself a nice 1380 turbo, that'll shift.
Appologies if i've repeated anything thats already been mentioned, i'm in work and haven't read the entire thread.
My opinion?
Definately worth owning one for a while, but probably not best over winter.
Clarkson agrees, he claims its a car you MUST drive before you die.
But make it a good'un
Coincidentily, i know of a Yamaha R1 bike engined mini thats for sale?
It handled incredibly, but was a touch noisy for normal driving (due to the fact comforts included two bucket seats, a steering wheel, gear lever and pedals, along with a roll cage)
There were no carpets, no sound proofing.
Was only a 1275cc, and if you have a few pennies to play with, get yourself a nice 1380 turbo, that'll shift.
Appologies if i've repeated anything thats already been mentioned, i'm in work and haven't read the entire thread.
My opinion?
Definately worth owning one for a while, but probably not best over winter.
Clarkson agrees, he claims its a car you MUST drive before you die.
But make it a good'un
Coincidentily, i know of a Yamaha R1 bike engined mini thats for sale?
27-09-2006, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete.W
one thing to the next to the next with you ay Lee 
rather have a clio williams or a 530D beemer or a suzuki gsxr
rather have a clio williams or a 530D beemer or a suzuki gsxr
27-09-2006, 05:29 PM
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I had 3 when I was growing up.. hmmm growing up would suggest I am now a grown up 
Basically they're slow and uncomfortable with crap brakes and rot galore.. unless you spend lots of money..
In which case they're just a bit better.
But they're cool and funky- If you're gonna get one.. get a decent colour, later 1.3injection jobbie with the sports pack kit on.. That'll be acceptable.
I had 3 998's 2 with bucket seats- which are a must if you ask me... and 1 with sports pack arches and wheels...
Was really cool and fun to drive around.... just turn the corners and hang on...
Now though... no thanks. I want somet that at least accelerates a little bit.
Jake
Basically they're slow and uncomfortable with crap brakes and rot galore.. unless you spend lots of money..
In which case they're just a bit better.
But they're cool and funky- If you're gonna get one.. get a decent colour, later 1.3injection jobbie with the sports pack kit on.. That'll be acceptable.
I had 3 998's 2 with bucket seats- which are a must if you ask me... and 1 with sports pack arches and wheels...
Was really cool and fun to drive around.... just turn the corners and hang on...
Now though... no thanks. I want somet that at least accelerates a little bit.
Jake
27-09-2006, 05:30 PM
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Would love one, theres a couple round my way which are quite nice, one like radders with flared arches, deep dish mini lights etc and a clubman done the same.
But unfortunatly being a big fucker I cant fit in them
But unfortunatly being a big fucker I cant fit in them
27-09-2006, 05:37 PM
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People using size as an excuse... shouldn't.. only the tallest of tall people would struggle.
Just do as i did and make your own seat brackets, moving the seat further back and lower.
Only my russion friend whos about 6ft 7ish couldn't have driven it.. he could fit in it, but only 1st and 2nd gear would have been possible for him
Just do as i did and make your own seat brackets, moving the seat further back and lower.
Only my russion friend whos about 6ft 7ish couldn't have driven it.. he could fit in it, but only 1st and 2nd gear would have been possible for him
27-09-2006, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
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could always put a sunroof in
could always put a sunroof in
I can fit in one I just dont like the sitting position and angle of the steering wheel
My mates one that he sold.
27-09-2006, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Adrenaline Junkie
Only my russion friend whos about 6ft 7ish couldn't have driven it.. he could fit in it, but only 1st and 2nd gear would have been possible for him
I had the same problem when I sat in radders mini lol
being that im 6'7 and not far from 20st pmsl
27-09-2006, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Benn 304R
Originally Posted by Adrenaline Junkie
Only my russion friend whos about 6ft 7ish couldn't have driven it.. he could fit in it, but only 1st and 2nd gear would have been possible for him
I had the same problem when I sat in radders mini lol
being that im 6'7 and not far from 20st pmsl
27-09-2006, 06:03 PM
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My 1st car was a mini, Brilliant as a bird pulling car 11 years ago, Doubt I would have another but is was great fun especially with the 1275GT engine in it
27-09-2006, 07:54 PM
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minis are wonderful lost count of all i had but still own 2 and this will be on its way soon: http://www.zcars.org.uk/montecarlo/index.htm 
lost count of all i had but still own 2 and this will be on its way soon: http://www.zcars.org.uk/montecarlo/index.htm
27-09-2006, 08:11 PM
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Have owned a Supercharged Cooper S & believe me it felt very fast in 1968.
sub 8secs to 60 at a time when your average car was an Austin 1100 was a lot of fun. I loved them & very few cars since could win championships on the track & International rallies. The little Minis beating the big Jags on the track was a great sight. .
The new thing is joke compared to the orginal as a performance tool, but its rather cute & different for posers I suppose.
sub 8secs to 60 at a time when your average car was an Austin 1100 was a lot of fun. I loved them & very few cars since could win championships on the track & International rallies. The little Minis beating the big Jags on the track was a great sight.
.The new thing is joke compared to the orginal as a performance tool, but its rather cute & different for posers I suppose.
27-09-2006, 08:16 PM
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Agree Rod i dont like the new ones so much. The old one is and will always be a iconic car...even if totally un practical etc....but like i say, always wanted one when a kid, and still often think about buying one...My other downside is being a laughing stock in one
27-09-2006, 08:19 PM
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tis sommat ive thought about
Im just thinking of cheap cars to have a bit of fun with. Ive been thinking of shit like mk2 escorts but even std shitters are fetching too much now...
Jus twant something i can have fun with to put me on till business gets 'settled'
tis sommat ive thought about
Im just thinking of cheap cars to have a bit of fun with. Ive been thinking of shit like mk2 escorts but even std shitters are fetching too much now...
Jus twant something i can have fun with to put me on till business gets 'settled'
27-09-2006, 11:34 PM
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i wonder if rads tryed changeing his cloths while driveing yet
Originally Posted by Danielle
too right about the cunts owning them awwww love ya really hun 
minis remind me of mr bean!!!
awwww love ya really hun minis remind me of mr bean!!!
i wonder if rads tryed changeing his cloths while driveing yet
28-09-2006, 12:42 AM
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Had a bog standard 1.3 rover cooper, good on short blasts, sold it before i had to do any long trips, i dont think i could have took the lack of suspension movement for more than 40 mins at a time
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